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V388 BFC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,968 mi
Last recorded153,968 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 BFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2012 153,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to rear of offside sill

Pass 26 Mar 2011 144,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 136,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 127,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 118,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 107,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 99,530 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V388 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V388 BFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V388 BFC registered?

V388 BFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V388 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 BFC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V388 BFC have outstanding finance?

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